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11 August 2026, 18:35
Pader selects 11 State House scholarship beneficiaries as RDC office apologises…
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District has selected 11 State House scholarship beneficiaries after a fresh exercise following concerns over irregularities and inadequate communication. The selection considered geographical representation, gender, vulnerability, academic performance and poverty, with beneficiaries pursuing Bachelor’s and…
11 August 2026, 9:11 am
Beyond history: Barlonyo Agro Technical students eye success in national assessm…
By Frank Oyugi LIRA DISTRICT, UGANDA — Students at Barlonyo Agro Technical Institute in Lira District have expressed confidence in their preparedness for the July/August Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) examinations, saying they are determined to excel without…
10 August 2026, 19:38
Pader orders fresh State House scholarship selection process
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District has ordered a fresh selection of State House scholarship beneficiaries following concerns over inadequate communication, unequal representation and alleged irregularities in the initial selection. The district will apply transparent criteria covering geographical representation, gender,…
10 August 2026, 6:43 pm
Teacher wanted for allegedly abandoning duty and hiring villager to teach
By Ronald Ssemagonja Police in Hoima District are searching for a teacher at Kabaale Public Primary School who allegedly absconded from duty and hired a villager to teach on her behalf. According to the Ministry of Education and Sports, it…
6 August 2026, 18:02
Te-kworo Foundation commits UGX 105 million to take seven girls to university
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Te-kworo Foundation has committed UGX 105 million to support seven vulnerable girls from Kworo High School to pursue university education, in a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring that financial challenges do not end the academic dreams…
5 August 2026, 7:56 pm
UNEB report reveals improved learner performance, highlights CBC challenges
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 National Assessment of Progress in Education (NAPE) report, showing improved learner performance at the lower secondary level while highlighting gaps in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum…
5 August 2026, 8:31 am
Poor participation raises concern over future of Pader MDD festival
By Geoffrey Okwong The Chairperson of Music, Dance and Drama (MDD) in Pader District, Abakuk Okwir, has raised concern over declining participation in MDD activities, warning that the programme risks losing its relevance if schools and leaders do not give…
4 August 2026, 4:08 pm
Lango skilling hub enrollment doubles to 480
By Winnie Auma The Government has doubled the enrollment capacity at the Lango Zonal Presidential Skilling Hub at Lira University from 240 to 480 learners per intake, in a move aimed at expanding access to free vocational training for vulnerable…
4 August 2026, 6:14 am
Luka Odyek selected for national mathematics training camp
By Felix Omara A 17-year-old student from Dr Obote College Boroboro in Lira City has been selected to represent Northern Uganda at the upcoming International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) national training camp. Luka Odyek, a Senior Four student, secured the region’s…
2 August 2026, 9:18 am
Kadaga calls on communities to feed children at school
By Ali lukomo While addressing the congregation at Nawansaso Primary School in Kamuli District during the belated African Child Day celebrations, First Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga Alitwala issued a strong message to community members who have failed…